Away days are pants

John Pantsil doesn't like away games because he has too much time to think about the coming match.

It might not be the only reason Fulham FC have lucked out on all four away games this season - but the Whites right-back admits coach journeys on motorways and meandering around a hotel on a Friday night equals more time to fret.

The Ghanian defender said: "It's not easy when you travel long distances - like London to Birmingham. There's a lot more to think about - Will we get the points? Will I make the fans happy? Will I play well?"

Despite the Whites' recent plummet down the Premiership Pantsil rejects the notion of a crisis of confidence affecting the squad.

He said: "We can turn this around. The belief is strong in the dressing room. We work so hard every day and maybe we just need time, because we are a new team. But we are learning more and more about each other and we will come back."